Houston Texans news, rumors and injuries

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson wants out of Houston, but the Texans may not get much in return for him if he is traded. The Texans already don't want to pay Johnson the $11.5 million he's due next season, which means he would likely be cut unless a team is willing to give up more than he is seemingly worth.

Fantasy Tip: There are still plenty of blanks to fill in regarding where Johnson will play in 2015, but it more than likely won't be in Houston. A change of scenery should be good for Johnson, however, considering how unhappy he had become with the Texans. Although, he may not have the same value he has had in previous seasons.

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson's agent has been given permission to seek a trade, and Johnson will be cut if a deal cannot be worked out. The Texans will save $8.825 million against the salary cap if Johnson is traded or cut.

Fantasy Tip: Johnson caught 85 passes for 936 yards last season, and depending on what team he plays for in 2015, he could re-establish himself as a steady fantasy contributor, especially in leagues that award points per catch.

Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (wrist, knee, ankle) underwent multiple surgeries following the 2014 season. Cushing had surgery to repair a broken right wrist and also had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and left ankle. Cushing said he's still on schedule to be ready for the offseason program.

Houston Texans impending free-agent QB Ryan Mallett (pectoral) is recovering from surgery on a torn pectoral muscle. Mallett said he's already thrown a football and that the recovery process is day-by-day.

Fantasy Tip: Again, there's still no guarantee that Mallett will even stay with the team. Even if he does stay in Houston, he'll need to win the starting quarterback job. And if is the starter, he'll still only be a low-end QB2 at best.

Houston Texans OT David Quessenberry (illness) is in remission from non-Hodgkin's T lymphoblastic lymphoma, and he will now undergo a 30-month maintenance period that will include lower doses of chemotherapy. He is hoping to return to play in 2015.

Houston Texans impending free-agent QB Ryan Mallett said he'd like stay with the Texans and hopes both parties can get a new contract worked out. Mallett is recovering from surgery on a torn muscle in his pectoral. Mallett said the recovery is a day-by-day process.

Fantasy Tip: If Mallett does stay and wins the starting quarterback job, he'll still be no more than a backup fantasy quarterback.

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (wrist) said in a radio interview that he had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his wrist after the regular season. He said he had a pin and rod inserted into the wrist that was set to be removed Saturday, Feb. 21. He expects to resume regular activities in a couple of weeks.

Fantasy Tip: The report sounds positive and this isn't something expected to impact Hopkins for very much longer. He is a young player on the rise and will be a very popular fantasy option in the early rounds in most formats going forward.

Fantasy Tip: O'Brien did not specify whether he meant Keenum had a future as backup or as a starter. Keep in mind the Texans have Ryan Mallett as well at quarterback, and Mallett worked well under Tom Brady in New England. Keenum's fantasy value depends entirely on whether he starts or holds a clipboard, so wait and see how this develops.

Fantasy Tip: Foster should still be considered a No. 1 running back for fantasy purposes, but if the Texans do use an early pick on a running back, that player will be worth owning as an insurance policy if you end up drafting Foster.

Houston Texans impending free-agent CB Kareem Jackson would love to return to the team in 2015. "I'd love to be back here," Jackson said. "What Coach O'Brien has brought here with the coaches and stuff like that, with the system and stuff like that, I definitely want to be a part of what's starting to happen last year and progressing into the future."